PHYSICAL THERAPIST-PRN
Company: Mederi Caretenders
Location: Pinellas Park
Posted on: October 22, 2024
Job Description:
We are currently hiring a PRN Physical Therapist for Home Health
Visits in Pinellas Park! The Physical Therapist in Home Health is
responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs
related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain and
other medical conditions. Based on this assessment and evaluation,
the Physical Therapist works to help determine a treatment plan,
performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the
patient's well-being, and evaluates the patient's progress.
- Evaluates the patient's functional status, status of all body
systems as required for CMS documentation, and physical therapy
needs. Consults with the physician in the development of the
therapy plan of care.
- Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by
the state laws governing the practice of physical therapy, in
accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other
members of the health care team.
- Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment and
any changes in his/her condition to the nurse supervisor and/or the
physician.
- Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function,
and/or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of
practice and evidence based techniques.
- Instructs and informs participating members of the health care
team, the patient, and the family/caregivers regarding the plan of
care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals.
- Visits patients within the entire service area of their
respective agency and other nearby LHC agencies as needed.
- According to Plan of Treatment, completes a progress note for
each visit, and submits progress notes per LHC policy.
- Completes all patient evaluations and develops the PT plan of
care within state specific guidelines. Reports outcomes of
evaluation, goals, and anticipated projected frequency of care to
nurse supervisor within 24 hours of the evaluation.
- Participates in staff conferences and committees as requested
by the agency.
- May supervise home health aides per LHC policy if allowed per
state regulation.
- Provides supervision of the PTA as per LHC policy and state
regulation.
- Schedule flexibility is needed in this role to ensure we
provide care to the patient as needed. Requires the ability to
participate in a weekend rotation and potential availability on
observed holidays to ensure we are meeting the demands of our
patients.
- Prepares a written discharge summary and/or a written summary
report on patient's condition at least every 60 days.
- Provides in-service education as requested by agency
leadership.
- Adheres to LHC Therapy Standards of Practice in provision of
services to all patients.
- Is responsible for accessing education to maintain and enhance
clinical knowledge and skills that are up to date with the current
standards of care for the profession and to maintain state issued
licensure.
- All other duties as assigned. Licensure Requirements
- Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of FL
- Current CPR certification
- Must have a current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and
access to a dependable vehicle
Keywords: Mederi Caretenders, St. Petersburg , PHYSICAL THERAPIST-PRN, Healthcare , Pinellas Park, Florida
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